In support of New York State’s 2030 Renewable Energy goals, the Town of Evans contacted the ECIDA to initiate a PILOT in accordance with the terms negotiated between the applicant SL Evans, LLC and the affected taxing jurisdictions: County, Town and School District.

The project consists of the ground mounted installation of 2 solar arrays producing a combined 8.25 MW of AC power that will be located on approximately 33 acres of undeveloped land. This land is located within the Town’s  Solar Overlay District on Southwestern Blvd.  A Host Community Agreement has been reached valued at $451,032 ($2,250 /MWac per year with a 2% escalator for a 20 year term). A decommissioning bond was executed on Jan 5, 2024 by SL Evans, LLC and the Town of Evans.   

Project ECIDA History

• 2/5/24: Public hearing held.
• 3/27/24: Inducement Resolution presented to Board of Directors adopting a Negative Declaration in accordance with SEQRA
• 3/27/24: Lease/Leaseback Inducement Resolution presented to the Board of Directors